Observation and Inference

Front

What type of observation describes qualities such as color and texture?

Back

Qualitative observation.

Front

What can you infer if you hear glass breaking and smell pickle juice in a store?

Back

All of these are inferences.

Front

What is an observation you can make when entering a classroom and seeing an unfamiliar adult?

Back

You see an unfamiliar adult.

Front

What is an example of an observation about a boy who has fallen off his bike?

Back

The boy has injuries to his knees.

Front

Which statement is NOT an inference about a man wearing a purple shirt?

Back

The man has a purple shirt.

Front

What is the difference between observation and inference?

Back

Observation is the act of noting and recording something using the senses, while inference is a conclusion drawn from observations.

Front

What is a quantitative observation?

Back

An observation that involves numbers or measurements.

Front

What is an example of a qualitative observation?

Back

The flower is red.

Front

What does it mean to make an inference?

Back

To make an inference means to draw a conclusion based on observations and prior knowledge.

Front

Why is it important to distinguish between observations and inferences?

Back

It helps in understanding the difference between what is directly seen and what is interpreted.